The Humane Society of Charles County has the dual mission of promoting the humane treatment of animals and of fostering a respect for all life, both animal and human.

The Humane Society had only 25 members and less then $100 when it began in 1978. Our one objective was to rescue dogs and cats hit by cars. Through the years, we have grown to over 1,700 families strong. Our services have greatly expanded and we are now able to shelter rehabilitate and adopt rescued animals in our modern facility on Industrial Park Dr. in St. Charles. In 1989, we expanded our dog run area from 10 to 24 runs, and in 1995, we added a larger cat area, a quarantine room with additional dog runs and cat cages, and a multi-purpose/humane education room. In March 1998, we began spaying and neutering all animals before adoption in our own spay/neuter clinic.

Of course, we are grateful for donations, but did you know? You can volunteer to help our furry, homeless pets?

Many people find that volunteering their time is a very fulfilling way to contribute to their community. Our volunteer program is very active. We depend heavily on our volunteers, whether it be long or short term, a couple of hours a day, a week, a month, or a year. Our volunteers are involved in everything we do, from caring for the animals to working at our events...Yard Sales, Craft Fairs, Bingo, and many others! Other volunteers type letters, perform repairs on our building, provide printing services, and even come in just to walk the dogs!

If you have something you would like to contribute to our organization, please call 301-645-8181 or email info@humanesocietycc.org